The video assistant referee (VAR) is one of the most controversial aspects of soccer today. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it will again take center stage, providing the final word on many of each ...

VAR will rule on corners for the first time at World Cup PGMO fears change will put more pressure on officials The Premier League is to reject widening the scope of VAR next season after talks with ...

Thanks for joining us today. If you missed the debate, check out the links in our summary for the results of the FSA's fans' survey and reaction to it. We are certain to revisit this VAR debate again ...

Corners and second yellow cards will be added to the scope of the video assistant referee (VAR) for this summer's World Cup. Measures to address loss of tempo in matches and cut down on time-wasting ...

Video assistant referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct? This season, we take a look at the major incidents to examine and explain ...

'One of worst decisions I've ever seen' - Rooney on Digne handball Would football be better without the video assistant referee (VAR) system? Premier League fans, managers and players got a reminder ...

Roberto Rosetti, UEFA’s head of refereeing, believes VAR has become too “microscopic” and claims the reason for the technology’s introduction in the first place has been forgotten. The 58-year-old, a ...

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Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology has become a mainstay in major soccer competitions since its widespread introduction in 2018. The system—designed to assist referees with key decisions such as ...